Your dog is an athlete, you are the coach

Welcome to Dryland Mushing with Kickbike

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WE ARE…MADE TO MUSH

For 25 years, Kickbike has been the world’s leading dog scooter and canine adventure brand. What started as a way to train competitive sled dogs in the summer months, evolved into an international dog sport called Dryland Mushing.

WORLD CHAMP

Kickbike is the dog scooter of choice for elite mushers and has won multiple IFSS Dryland Mushing Championships

HIGHEST QUALITY

Built with our proprietary aircraft aluminum alloy frame, racing components and a lot of love

BATTLE TESTED

Our R&D is done across the unforgiving Swiss Alps with powerful dogs through extreme conditions

AMERICA’S BEST DOG SCOOTERS

Beginning mushers, dog trainers or competitive mushers, we have a Kickike for you.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

MUSHING – A sport or transport method which is pulled or powered by a dog. Some common forms are dog carting, canicross, skijoring, sled dog racing, skatejoring and of course…dog scootering.

DRYLAND MUSHING – Mushing that is done on dryland, in this case, meaning no snow.

URBAN MUSHING – The same as Dryland Mushing but focused in more urban areas, towns and cities.

IFSS – International Federation of Sleddog Sports (including Dryland Mushing), is the world’s premier dog sport association. Founded in Idaho in 1992, with its headquarters in Belgium, the IFSS is officially recognized by the International Masters Game Association (IMGA) and is working towards official acceptance by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

WHAT YOU NEED

DOG SCOOTER – Kickbike has been overwhelmingly considered the best dog scooters on the market for over 2 decades. Designed and used by the most elite athletes in the world, but made for mushers of all levels.

RUNNING LINE – Similar to a leash but made specifically for mushing. Our exclusive Dog Lines are made by world champion mushers and have several features that make them superior to anything on the market.

HARNESS – In mushing, since dogs are pulling, a standard collar will choke the dog. A quality racing harness will ensure your dog always has unobstructed airways, maximum freedom of motion and the best utilization of power (not sold here).

DOG LEASH ADAPTER – Also called a ‘Dog Antennae’ this vital part extends the dog line forward from the front of the bike, keeping the line from getting tangled in the front wheel and absorbing shocks. It also helps to keep your dog in line with your scooter. Kickbike America carries the world leading Kainpo Dog Leash Adapters – these are made by elite mushers because nothing else on the market was strong enough.

COMMON MUSHING COMMANDS

GEE — Command for right turn.
HAW — Command for left turn.
COME GEE | COME HAW — Command for 180-degree turns in either direction.
LETS GO | ALL RIGHT | HIKE — Various commands to get the dog team going.
TRAIL — Shouted to oncoming mushers or snowmobile users to request right-of-way on the trail.
WHOA — Command used to halt the team.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS DRYLAND MUSHING

Dog Mushing is an ancient and fast growing sport in which a dog or pack of dogs pulls a vehicle, typically a dog sled. Not wanting to lose a competitive edge, the Kickbike was created to train sled dog teams in the summer months when the snow had melted. Thus, dryland mushing was invented. Now the fastest growing dog sport in the world, the Kickbike is not only the original, but the champion.

WHY SHOULD I DO THIS

Kickbiking with your dog provides a fun outlet for you and your dog to get healthy together while getting outside and having fun. After each ride your relationship and communication will grow and you will form a bond that is strong and unique. Also, dogs love to run and they are born to pull. This gives them a way to do what they naturally love, with you. It’s just perfect.

WHERE CAN I DO THIS

Pretty much anywhere. A wide open space or lengthy trail is optimal for high speed, distraction free mushing. But plenty of people start out mushing around their neighborhoods, at local parks or trails. More and more clubs and groups are forming every day around America. Join one locally or start your own and look for more and more Kickbike America sponsored races and rides popping up all over the country.

WHAT KICKBIKE SHOULD I PICK

The CrossMax series is made specifically for offroad dog mushing. They are an outstanding bang-for-your-buck. If you want to take it up a notch, the 29er is the multi-year World Champion Dryland Musher. It is an absolute beauty and the beast. If you have multiple dogs, one giant dog or just want the biggest, baddest scooter ever made…well, that is why we made the legendary FatMax.

WHAT TYPE OF DOG CAN I USE

Just about any dog can learn to mush. The dogs best suited to this are 35 lb+ athletic breeds with lots of energy to burn. As you would expect, the husky breeds have an innate ability to run and pull, as these instincts are bred into them. But we’ve seen dozens of breeds fall in love with and excel at mushing on a Kickbike.

WHY IS THIS BETTER

There are other dog scooters and dog leash adapters. What makes Kickbike the best choice, besides decades of development, awards and validation on the track, is the emulation of dog pulling that has been around for over a 1,000 years. Dogs love to pull. It is in their DNA. Some other products you will see around, have the dog running beside the scooter or bike. This is inherently wrong, as the dog wants to be out front, pulling. Like the majestic sled dogs that you see on the Iditarod, this is a way to let your dog do what they want to do, in a safe and fun way for both of you.